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By Marty Fugate |
May 15, 2023

Asolo Rep's 'Man of La Mancha' captures a passionate dreamer

Director Peter Rothstein’s inventive, Broadway-quality production brings Quixote’s quest to the 21st century.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Loren Mayo |
July 20, 2011

Breakout performance

After a rocking karaoke session, Phil DeNiro was offered a lead role in Venice Theatre's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' He will join his children on stage for the first time.

Arts + Culture

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
August 11, 2011

Manatees in Grand Canal threatened by fast boats

Residents along the Key's Grand Canal long have contended with property damage from fast boat wakes, but new concerns have arisen about the boats' threats to a pod of manatees.

Siesta Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
December 24, 2016

Top Story — March: Gulf Gate lures young entrepreneurs

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 22, 2014

Year in Review: January 2013, First Street to undergo facelift

The street will get wider sidewalks, underground utilities, brick crosswalks and lush landscaping.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
February 5, 2020

Traffic: Officials respond

Longboat town commissioners sent comments about traffic to Sarasota commissioners and FDOT, requesting immediate action and better coordination. And the city’s response? The usual nothing.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Harry Sayer |
October 20, 2020

A Fight for Survival: Louise Converse keeps business alive during kidney donation

Artisan Cheese Co. owner Louise Converse has faced dual challenges in 2020: keeping her business alive in a pandemic and keeping her friend alive by donating a kidney.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 12, 2012

Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Siesta Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 4, 2015

Colony Association acquires triple debtor estate for $3.1 million

A $3.1 million offer for a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort triple debtor estate was awarded to the Colony Association Friday in court. But a rec lease and a rec lease judgment are still in dispute.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 22, 2025

Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
December 9, 2025

'Deck the Halls' celebrates the holidays, Sarasota-style

The annual production by Florida Studio Theatre has become a holiday tradition for audiences.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
April 12, 2021

Goals and Objectives meeting is next week

The pandemic prompted the cancellation of the April 2020 Goals and Objectives meeting.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Roy |
October 29, 2009

Sign campaign assails Cabana Inn vote

The owner of the Cabana Inn began placing signs on his other properties Thursday urging Vice Mayor Kelly Kirschner to change his vote, which denied a request to redevelop the motel/lounge.